new faces and focus on quality of life: Grande Spirit Foundation“These new care spaces not only enhance the quality of life for our seniors but also provide peace of mind to families knowing their loved ones will have access to the care they need right here in their own community,” said Judy Kokotilo-Bekkerus adding 52 continuing care home (CCH) spaces and 40 lodge spaces to address the growing demand for senior care in the region We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentThe new facility was designed to meet the diverse care needs of seniors, offering a range of options from independent living to more specialized care, such as Type B accommodation. In the CCH spaces, residents would have access to housekeeping, meals, social workers, activity programming and more. Those CCH spaces and the level of care it provide were previously absent. It’s now described as a “home-like environment”, allowing residents to live closer to their own homes and network of people while focusing on the changing care as they need it. Half of the 52 designated CCH spaces are allotted for residents with dementia, which could mean they need to be in a secure area, preventing them from wandering or exposure to other hazards. An emerging trend to support Albertans aging at home comes with the recognition that at some point, they may need further assistance. This provides that, said MLA for Central Peace-Notley, Todd Loewen. “Having these new care spaces ensures that more residents receive the level of care they need in a safe and supportive environment, right here in our community.” AHS north zone chief, Stacy Greening, said the flexibility in this model helps accommodate a span of needs critically needed in the region. It’s convenient, allows for singles or couples and focuses on quality of life. The living spaces include accessible washrooms with roll-in showers. A planned sensory room will focus on relaxation, reducing stress and agitation and ultimately focus on residents’ wellbeing. The living spaces include accessible washrooms with roll-in showers. A sensory room at the facility is also being developed, which will promote relaxation, reduce stress and agitation, and enhance the overall well-being of residents. Residents began moving into Pleasant View Lodge’s 90 spaces to accommodate those needing additional care to live closer to home. © 2025 Grande Prairie Daily Herald Tribune transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy The iconic Pleasant View Beach House in North Hatley is officially set to be demolished following a unanimous decision made at a public consultation on Sept After nearly a century as a central part of the lakeside community the building will be replaced with a new structure designed to fit the needs of modern North Hatley residents while preserving elements of the original building’s charm The replacement project will be funded through a substantial provincial grant although the exact cost to the town is not yet clear Residents were given a 10-day window to formally oppose the demolition following an Aug PRACIM funding and the transition to a new building The demolition and replacement of Pleasant View Beach House are part of North Hatley’s participation in the PRACIM (Programme d’amélioration et de construction d’infrastructures municipales) program which supports municipalities with fewer than 5,000 residents in renovating or replacing key community buildings When North Hatley officials initially applied for PRACIM funding in December 2022 the original intention was to renovate the aging structure the estimated cost for the renovation was approximately $1.6 million with plans to stabilize the foundation and update the building’s facilities after conducting a series of structural assessments officials determined that the building’s condition was much worse than anticipated The foundation had deteriorated beyond repair and the building was in danger of further shifting due to unstable soil conditions beneath it Faced with the cost of a full stabilization project that might still leave the building at risk officials shifted the focus from renovation to demolition and rebuilding The total estimated cost for the demolition and replacement project is now around $2.5 million The PRACIM grant could cover up to 95 per cent of this cost though the exact amount the town will need to contribute remains uncertain The grant’s percentage depends on certain factors which could fluctuate due to material prices The Pleasant View Beach House has been a central feature of North Hatley’s waterfront since 1937 Originally built as a clubhouse for a private golf course the structure was moved across the frozen surface of Lake Massawippi during the winter an impressive feat that cemented its place in local lore the beach house has served as a gathering point for local families and tourists alike The building underwent significant changes in 1982 when it was elevated and a basement was added to expand its utility long-time resident  and former town councillor Michael Munkittrick challenged the timeline provided by village officials suggesting that the basement had been part of the building long before the 1982 renovations which remained centered on the building’s future rather than debates about its past Subscribe to read the full story EZ Newsite platform by Textuel and TolléWeather information by OpenWeatherMap Mount Pleasant Football Academy and Harbour View have set up an exciting finale to the KFC U17 Elite Cup competition as they will go head-to-head today in the final at the Anthony Spaulding Sports Complex The final will be the feature game of a double-header on the afternoon as Kingston Football Academy and Cavalier will open proceedings in the third-place match at 2 p.m Mount Pleasant enter the final off the back of an excellent regular season run which saw them topping the table with 27 points before clipping Cavalier 1-0 in their semi-final encounter said while he expects another commanding performance from his players his focus will be on their development rather than silverware we are more about the youngsters getting game time as our philosophy is the development of players,” Clarke said “This league is one of the avenues that we use to get our players that playing time So it’s not really about the silverware but about developing programmes so each player can improve in their development of football.” echoed similar sentiments but explained that leaving the field with the title would be the icing on the cake Harbour View enter the final off their 3-0 win over Kingston Football Academy in the semi-finals The Stars of the East had finished second in the regular season standings with 19 points and were the only team to defeat Mount Pleasant Jureidini is hopeful they can repeat that success with a second win over their opponents today the ultimate prize will be to win the game and be champions,” he said ahead of the match “There is everything to play for and both teams will be highly motivated and highly prepared So we’re expecting a good game.” Claver Nugent is expected to lead the lines for Mount Pleasant as the prolific forward enters the final as the leading goalscorer who recently scored on his Jamaica Premier League debut for Harbour View will be hoping he can upset the party and add to his growing list of football milestones gregory.bryce@gleanerjm.com Kingston Football Academy vs Cavalier (2pm) View the discussion thread. which operates Pleasant View in Ottawa and other retirement homes in suburban Chicago filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this week Lutheran Life Communities, which operates Pleasant View in Ottawa and other retirement homes in suburban Chicago Lutheran Life Communities “has been investigating strategic alternatives for addressing the financial needs of the company and its affiliates maximizing the value of the assets of the company and its affiliates and protecting the company’s affiliates from the appointment of a receiver,” according to a resolution approved Monday by the nonprofit’s board of directors The resolution was included Tuesday in a 19-page Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Chicago Officials couldn’t be reached for comment Wednesday The company has between $10 million and $50 million in liabilities The largest creditor is listed as Select Rehabilitation a Glenview firm that offers contract therapy services and holds an unsecured claim of $808,084 The next largest – with a $446,990 unsecured claim – is the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services which provides health care coverage for people who qualify for Medicaid Others on the list of creditors include Downers Grove general contractor CR Improvements an electricity and natural gas retailer that billed $185,587 The numbers are far smaller than Friendship Village of Schaumburg’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in summer 2023 The largest continuing care retirement community in the state – since purchased at bankruptcy auction by Encore Healthcare Services of New York – had between 200 and 999 creditors the largest of which was UMB Bank with an unsecured claim of $75.4 million Lutheran Life Communities also operates Luther Oaks in Bloomington, Lutheran Homes in Arlington Heights and Wittenberg Village in Crown Point, Indiana. The entities filed individual petitions for bankruptcy relief, but a hearing was scheduled Friday to administer the cases together. Court filings show that the company in May retained the law firm Squire Patton Boggs to serve as its primary bankruptcy and restructuring counsel. In recent days, officials added McDonald Hopkins as additional counsel. OnePoint Partners was hired in April as financial adviser. Daily Herald staff writer Eric Peterson and Shaw Local newsletter editor Emily K. Coleman contributed to this report. https://www.dailyherald.com/20250205/news/operator-of-lutheran-home-in-arlington-heights-files-for-bankruptcy-protection/ Copyright © 2023 Shaw Local News Network (WZTV) — One person has died in an early morning crash Friday in Cheatham County The crash has closed the westbound lanes of I-24 in Cheatham County early Friday morning causing a huge traffic issue for morning commuters THP says all westbound lanes are expected to be cleared by 8 a.m THP troopers are currently investigating the cause of the deadly crash The crash was reported by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) around 2:50 a.m Traffic is being diverted to 41A from exits 24 and 31 FALL RIVER — Two people were transported to the hospital after suffering burn injuries in a fire that broke out at a Fall River apartment building Thursday night At around 9:15 p.m., city firefighters responded to a fire at 5B Pleasant View according to a release from the Fall River Fire Department A sprinkler system helped contain the blaze and crews were able to quickly knock it down A man and a woman at the Pleasant View building were injured and taken to Rhode Island Hospital for treatment of burns Fall River FD stated that upon preliminary investigation the fire appeared to be accidental "The Fall River Fire Department reminds residents to exercise caution when using open flames and to ensure that smoke alarms and sprinkler systems are operational," the press release states A 17-year-old drowsy driver veered off the road in Pleasant View and crashed into a building on a sunny Sunday evening The silver SUV was traveling northbound on Colorado Highway 491 when it ran off the right side of the road near Mile Point 46.5 at 6:43 p.m. according to a traffic report detailing the crash The SUV rolled over and crashed into the building The vehicle sustained “severe damage,” and if the owner of the building wanted to press charges said Colorado State Patrol Trooper Sherri Mendez The driver was cited for failure to drive in a single lane The email "' + userEmail + '" could not be added Please try again or email Shane at shane@durangoherald.com for assistance Choose from several print and digital subscription packages We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. By using our site, you consent to our policies Weber County — Pleasant View's new police chief was sworn in on Tuesday Stetson Talbot officially became the city's new chief after being approved by the City Council who previously served as a lieutenant within the department takes over for Ryon Hadley who announced his retirement last fall following a long law enforcement career It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our brother Daniel at Pleasant View Towers on Wednesday He was predeceased by his parents; Edith (nee Penney) and John Corbett Leaving to mourn with loving memories are his sisters and brothers We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the staff at 4 South B at the Health Sciences Centre and Pleasant View Towers for their care and kindness during his illness Daniel was a member of the Boilermaker's Union both in Newfoundland and in Alberta for more than 30 years.  He was a hard and determined worker with great emphasis on safety and the wellbeing of his co-workers.  He was a wealth of knowledge from all the books he read and enjoyed a good debate He had a rock solid determination with a "Never give up" attitude and was always there to lend a helping hand and we admired him for that Visitation will be held at Dunphy’s Funeral Home Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sts 2024 at 10:30 am with inurnment to follow at Sts the service will be livestreamed with the link available below." or donations in his memory can be made to a charity of one's choice Idaho Transportation Department The Idaho Transportation Department will close Pleasant View Road between State Highway 53 and Prairie Avenue as early as the first week of March Drivers will be able to use either Prairie Avenue or McGuire Road to access SH-53 Pleasant View Road Interchange construction that started last fall The project will enhance safety along the highly traveled SH-53 corridor by ultimately eliminating three railroad/vehicle crossings and increasing capacity on SH-53 and Pleasant View Road In preparation for the Pleasant View Road closure barricades will be installed the week of February 17 at the Prairie Avenue and Beck Road intersection to prevent left-turn movements to and from both streets ITD is working closely with BNSF Railway to install a temporary signal on SH-53 at Prairie Avenue which is anticipated to be active sometime in early summer These restrictions will be in place until the Pleasant View Road Interchange is completed in summer of 2026 “ITD understands that construction of this new interchange and associated improvements will significantly impact travel patterns for local and regional drivers,” said Project Manager James Dorman and the measures taken during construction are done so with this objective in mind We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we work to increase safety and mobility for people using this corridor.” The first features to be constructed include the footings for the Pleasant View bridge over the railroad tracks and the new alignment of SH-53 between Hauser Lake and Hollister Hills Roads north of the existing highway One lane of traffic in each direction will predominantly be maintained on SH-53 and work will typically take place weekdays during daylight hours Construction of this project is being made possible now by a U.S Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration grant that was awarded to ITD in mid-2023 The grant program was created to improve safety at rail crossings in communities across the country to save lives Additional financial contributions were made by ITD’s partnering organizations: BNSF Railway and the Post Falls Highway District The estimated construction cost of this project is $30 million People are encouraged to stay informed by visiting the project website and subscribing to emails at itdprojects.idaho.gov/pages/sh53corridor. For statewide traffic information and up to the minute information regarding impacts or delays along the SH-53 corridor EAST LONGMEADOW — Change is coming to the Pleasant View Senior Center Executive Director Erin Koebler is departing for a new position as director of case management with Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Ludlow And though Koebler told Reminder Publishing she is excited about this new opportunity she is also sad to be leaving the center that has been her home for the past four years Her last day at the center will be April 30 “This was certainly the most difficult job transition decision I’ve ever made because I love Pleasant View so much,” Koebler said “I wasn’t planning on moving on — it wasn’t part of the great scheme of things — but an opportunity landed the move to Encompass is taking her back to her roots “I began my work with older adults in case management,” she shared adding that that experience has spanned the gamut from community work to guardianships to private case management She added the Ludlow facility was where she sent her father when he needed rehab services and that Encompass has been the place she’s recommended to Senior Center members who were exploring rehab options when facing upcoming hospitalizations “I really believe in the mission of Encompass Health,” Koebler said But that belief hasn’t made her decision to leave Pleasant View and the East Longmeadow elders she serves there an easy one In other ways it feels like it’s been my home forever,” Koebler shared Koebler said that she joined the center as it was opening up just after the COVID-19 shutdown and attendance was only about 78 people a day Now the center regularly serves “double that number When asked what programs she was most proud of having brought to East Longmeadow during her tenure Koebler was quick to point out the town’s age and dementia- friendly certification and the Senior Center’s podcast — “Stories from the View” — a weekly program that a dedicated group from the center has been producing since October 2022 “We did a lot of work with the community to achieve [age and dementia-friendly] community certification,” Koebler explained The podcast is high on her list of achievements as well because the program allows the center to focus on — and preserve — stories of people in the community She also noted the newest program that Pleasant View has instituted – using text messaging to communicate with members “I’m really proud that we are one of the first senior centers in the area using texting to communicate with people in the community,” Koebler said “allows us to text people in their native language and answer them in their native language It allows us to connect with people who don’t want to make phone calls but have a question [they need answered].” Koebler is also leaving the center with some financial pluses having been instrumental in establishing fee-for-service programs at Pleasant View that helps supplement the center’s budget Pleasant View provides meals to Quarry Hill and Village Green housing units in East Longmeadow and also provides transportation to a Birchland Park Middle School student “at a smaller fee than other transport providers and in a more individualized way,” Koebler said The meal program contract — which provides a congregate meal as well as Meals on Wheels services to the two senior housing properties — is funded by a federal grant administered by Greater Springfield Senior Services The center also recently established a Friends of the East Longmeadow Council on Aging group which can act as a 501c3 nonprofit fundraising group for Pleasant View Koebler said by adjusting the bylaws of what originally was a social club the group will now be eligible to apply for grants that the Senior Center “We’ve looked at ways of diversified funding knowing that grants don’t last and we want to take the burden off the local taxpayer while also realizing our senior population has grown and we have to find ways to supplement funding to sustain our programs,” Koebler said of these fiscal initiatives Koebler is most proud of the atmosphere she’s tried to create and will be leaving “I hope that me and my team have really created a culture of a welcoming center that brings people back,” Koebler said “I want them to have a reason to come and I want them to feel comfortable coming here it’s hard to make friends after a certain age “I just love that this is a welcoming culture,” Koebler continued “People come in all the time ant tell us that this is the friendliest Senior Center I would like to receive emails from The Reminder Frank Ryan rehearses ahead of The Pleasant View Player’s comedy “Back Story” on April 25 and 26.Reminder Publishing submitted photo EAST LONGMEADOW — The Pleasant View Players are inviting local theater lovers to help them with a grand experiment will be performing the collaboratively-written comedy “Back Story,” where each of the actors will be voicing the words of one of the play’s two teen characters as the siblings navigate growing up together Performances will take place on April 25 and 26 at the First Congregational Church of East Longmeadow available at the Pleasant View Senior Center or at the door this play is for audiences in their teens and above “I did this play 15 years ago at AIC with a group of college-age people,” said Sokol who has taught theater at area colleges for over 30 years Mounting the play — which is a collection of 19 different scenes — using older actors this time around is an inspirational and rewarding experience for both himself and the performers “I’m challenging these actors in my own age group,” Sokol explained “You are teenagers — your father has left you and stayed in Alaska and you are growing up alone.” all the actors have “bought into” the challenge you are alone in front of an audience with no one to bail you out,” he added “Back Story” is based on a short story by Berkshire-based author and playwright Joan Ackermann the short story opens with 2-year-old Ainsley rushing out into a blizzard to shovel a path so her new baby brother can be born nearly chopping off a toe in her rush to welcome her sibling Ackermann subsequently sent the story to 18 fellow playwrights asking each to craft a scene using Ainsley and say something interesting,” Sokol said “She got back different scenes … some were more historical The play premiered in 2000 at the Actors Theater of Louisville as part of its influential Festival of New American Plays and is now popular with high school and community theater groups Sokol said the Pleasant Valley Players will include a reading of the original short story a half-hour before the curtain goes up Though it’s not critical to understanding the play Sokol said those who hear the short story will get the “back story” — a phrase that in theater refers to the motivation actors use for their character — for the production He also hopes audience members will be willing to participate in a talkback session after each performance sharing with him and the actors what scenes they found “the most moving or funny.” Fusing his longtime skills as a teacher and director he added his goal for the talkback is to make attending the play “an enriching experience for the audience.” who premiered the Pleasant View Players with a production of “Don Quixote” at the East Longmeadow Senior Center last year said he and the troupe were grateful to the First Congregational Church for allowing them to use their space for this performance and we hope to continue this partnership.” A Plesant View firefighter was injured Wednesday night when his fire truck crashed while he was responding to an incident entered a ditch and overturned on its passenger side after attempting to negotiate a curve “When we have a storm like we had last night, it makes it even worse because it’s hard to see the road, number one,” Cheatham County Emergency Manager Edwin Hogan told WKRN we had about an inch and a half of rain in a short amount of time You couldn’t see fifteen feet in front of you.” that’s on everybody’s mind on top of taking care of the house fire We were relieved to find out that even though the firefighter had some serious injuries Susan Nicol is the news editor for Firehouse.com She is a life member and active with the Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Company Susie has been an EMT in Maryland since 1976 Susie is vice-president of the Frederick County Fire/Rescue Museum She is on the executive committee of Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association She also is part of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) Region II EMS Council Susie is a board member of the American Trauma Society she was a staff writer for The Frederick News-Post Wilson County-based franchisee Sam Patel has had his hands in Pleasant View's business since 2005 and he will soon add even more new business to the area He's also working to add an ice cream shop to his growing list of businesses “That community has been so good to me,” Patel said “You see the whole Middle Tennessee area getting diverse … people are moving here close to Clarksville … it’s a great community and great people Cheatham County’s a great community to live The Subway sandwich shop site on Hwy 41A features a drive thru and adjoining tenant space Patel currently leases out to Great Clips Each of the buildings are within a few hundred feet of one another worked as a husband-and-wife team to open Primetime Liquors She and her husband's efforts in Wilson County have been happening alongside those in Pleasant View with several businesses opening or in the stages of preparing to open in both locations this past year the couple has remodeled several businesses and their home in recent years after sustaining significant storm damage from a tornado in 2020 More: From Indian clothing to kickboxing, dance, here are four new Mt. Juliet businesses to see More: 'Rebounding in a positive direction': Wilson County Subway marks a new beginning after 2020 tornado But the Pleasant View Subway location is not the first in the area for Patel Before designing and building a standalone location for the new restaurant on Hwy 41 A he previously ran a Subway location not too far down the road in a retail development that includes a Dollar General Market on Ren Mar Drive that former Subway location has become the site for the area’s first Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken & Wings seated between the DG Market and Sidelines Grill restaurant so I’m going back in the same spot where Subway used to be at … it worked out perfect,” he said “This will be the first hot chicken establishment in Pleasant View so I think it’s going to be a pretty big hit.” He decided to become a franchisee of the Nashville-style hot chicken chain after trying one of its well-known dishes He started with one location in Lebanon and has built it in tandem with his second location in Pleasant View Looking to get your hands on Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken & Wings More: Franchise owner plans to expand Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken brand in Middle Tennessee Hangry Joe's Pleasant View Hot Chicken & Wings is set to open at 11 a.m TN is officially flapping its wings wide open Get ready to dive into the ultimate hot chicken sensation and satisfy your cravings like never before," Hangry Joe's Pleasant View Hot Chicken & Wings said on Facebook The Pleasant View site be the second location to open in Tennessee at 3119 Medical Center Pkwy in Murfreesboro The Lebanon location is also set to open on Nov. 11, albeit a little later in the day. It has a 1 p.m. scheduled opening at 1431 West Main St in Lebanon "Epic" prizes will be handed out to the first 100 chicken enthusiasts in line at each grand opening Hangry Joe's has nearly two dozen other locations in several states Featuring a signature Nashville-style chicken sandwich and signature sauce the franchise blends tradition with trend on its menu with chicken dishes like the Chicken Sando Chicken Fingers and Korean Chicken Nuggets found on the Hangry Joe's website Spice levels range from no seasoning to ‘Angry Hot,’ which requires customers to sign a waiver before eating For the most up-to-date information on the grand openings, visit facebook.com/hangryjoespleasantview and facebook.com/hangryjoeslebanon After the recent grand opening of Prime Time Liquors and the impending grand opening of Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken & Wings Patel is already working towards opening another restaurant in Pleasant View Baskin-Robbins fans will soon be able to grab a cup or cone of their favorite sweet treat closer to home roughly 6,712-square-foot building is expected to open in the spring of 2025 and feature a lineup of new and first-time businesses in Pleasant View Dubbed Ren Mar Center II, the strip mall – located on Ren Mar Drive next to the Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken and behind the H. G. Hill grocery store off SR 49 E – will cost an estimated $1.7 million, Debbie Keenan of The Keenan Group, Inc. said. Baskin-Robbins and Domino’s Pizza will serve as the bookend tenants and each have their own drive thrus. “The (Baskin-Robbins) floor plan is already designed as well, so we should have drawings here hopefully in about a month,” Patel said. Lease agreements have been signed by each of the tenants, Keenan noted, though the 5th and final tenant space has yet to be finalized. While a building permit has been approved, it has not been issued, meaning changes could still be submitted, according to the Town of Pleasant View Buildings and Codes Department. “If there’s any changes, they would be minute. Not in tenants, but maybe in their requirements,” Keenan said. “We’ve already excavated, and this next week, they’re going to start putting the building up.” The pre-manufactured metal building is expected to go up quickly, she said. And more restaurants may be on the horizon. An additional acre was reserved by The Keenan Group next to the strip mall site for future development, Keenan said. “If this goes well, we could put up another strip the same size right next to it … we would love to have more of an upscale sit-down restaurant on that property,” she said. Katie Nixon can be reached at knixon@gannett.com. in the school’s gymnasium and promises an evening of festive entertainment for the whole family The program will open with performances by Mrs students in grades 1-8 will present the musical production Santa’s Holiday Playlist The musical tells the story of Santa Claus exploring new music genres with the help of modern technology When Santa’s cherished Christmas album is damaged the North Pole crew introduces him to fresh tunes through iPhones Audiences can expect to see elves grooving to Motown Crystal Snowflake sets her sights on Broadway The evening will conclude with a visit from a “Jolly Old Gentleman,” giving children an opportunity to share their Christmas wishes with Santa himself This annual event celebrates the holiday season with a blend of traditional charm and modern musical flair Community members are encouraged to attend and enjoy the performances (WJAR) — A ribbon cutting at Pleasant View Elementary School in Providence will be held Monday to celebrate the "like new school." It’s the fourth like-new school to open in Providence this year upgrades have been made including a new media center along with making classrooms for special education students more modern Security and heating systems have also been upgraded The goal is to get kids in the Providence school district into a high-quality learning environment by 2030 These upgrades are paid for by bonds approved by voters about $1 billion going into constructing new or like new schools across the state The state education commissioner says these improvements are much needed "It will be a game changer because as you know They have never been maintained so they are in disrepair teachers we care about you," Angélica Infante-Green said Following the ribbon cutting a tour of the school will take place WKRN News 2 String of car break-ins reported in Pleasant View Rapper Kevin Gates is bringing his new tour to Music City Williamson County saw 8.5 million visitors in 2023 Williamson County deputies chased an 18-year-old teen from Georgia wanted for stalking a woman Fairview is keeping the small town feel while adding extra amenities for the community Pop sensation Benson Boone is hitting the road with American Heart Tour Millersville's new police chief officially took over Monday The city is launching a new effort to support immigrants in Nashville during moments of crisis Many residents are still reeling from an ICE operation that took place in Nashville over the weekend Brentwood City Managers talks what's in store for the city TN Arson Awareness Week: Preventing arson at places of worship and scheduling items during its meeting on April 8 ReDirect Health was approved to provide health insurance for the upcoming school year with a 4.7 percent rate increase The current monthly premium is $485.02 per employee The board also approved increasing the monthly health insurance cap benefit from $500 to $510 per employee Pay schedules for certified and non-certified staff were approved for the next school year factoring in funds from the School Baseline Grant program Teachers with a master’s degree and at least 10 years of experience will earn $46,000 The board also approved participation in the Career Ladder program for the upcoming school year Board Member Jennifer Belvel was administered the oath of office for a new three-year term No bids were received for the replacement of a window in the school kitchen The board reviewed the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan Superintendent Rebecca Steinhoff reported that Fifth Grade Teacher Katie Harvey has 22 students in grades six through eight signed up for a hunter safety course being offered at the school Steinhoff also announced that fourth-quarter midterms will be held on April 11 Pleasant View R-6 will dismiss early on April 16 School will not be in session from April 17 through April 21 for Easter Break Keys Preschool graduation will be held May 8 at 10 a.m Eighth grade graduation will take place May 9 at 6 p.m Preschool through eighth-grade awards will be presented May 12 at 8:30 a.m The Preschool Mother’s Day Tea will be held that day at 10:30 a.m. The final day of school will be May 14 with an early dismissal the board approved several hires for the next school year: Lillian Pontious as a full-day preschool teacher Jenni Hutchinson as a full-time bus driver Chanel Rhea as a full-day preschool paraprofessional and Kimberly Elsberry as a three-day counselor The board also approved rehiring all non-certified staff and issuing extended contracts for the upcoming school year Fire Restriction in Saddle Hills County - May 1 As a result of higher temperatures and drying conditions the Fire Danger Rating in Saddle Hills County has changed from HIGH to VERY HIGH the Fire Advisory in Saddle Hills County has been upgraded to a FIRE RESTRICTION 1 and the Grande Prairie Forest Area also have Fire Restrictions in effect Controlled burning in the Non-Forest Protection Area is now limited to campfires and burning barrels Large fuel burns will not be permitted at this time To check for current Fire Advisories, Restrictions, and Bans, visit Alberta Fire Bans To check the current Fire Danger Rating, visit Alberta Wildfire This FIRE RESTRICTION will remain in place until conditions improve an assisted living facility for seniors in Spirit River The lodge will provide a variety of levels of care suitable for residents who may need some assistance in areas such as dressing or for those looking for a social environment with meals provided DSL4 - Supportive living that is suitable for residents who have more complex needs that are predictable and can be safely managed with onsite professional care DSL4D - Supportive living suitable for residents with moderate to severe dementia with locked wards to prevent unsafe wandering The lodge will consist of 40 lodge units and 52 supportive living units The lodge units will be located on the third floor with 26 DSL4 supportive living units on the second floor Placements for DSL4 and DSL4D will be determined by Alberta Health Services to support a safe outdoor environment for all residents to enjoy Applications are available at www.grandespirit.org or by contacting the Grande Spirit Foundation at seniors@grandespirit.org Saddle HillsJunction of Hwy 49 & Secondary Hwy 725RR1, Spirit River ABT0H 3G0T. 780-864-3760Fax 780-864-3904Toll-free 1-888-864-3760frontdesk@saddlehills.ab.ca Stay up to date on the Saddle Hills activities programs and operations by subscribing to our eNewsletters SitemapPrivacy PolicyNews Saddle Hills is located in the traditional territories of the Indigineous peoples of the Treaty 8 region and the Metis Settlements and the Metis Nation of Alberta whose presence continues to enrich our community This website uses cookies to enhance usability and provide you with a more personal experience. By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies as explained in our Privacy Policy Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Graveside services for Velma Regina Hollen will be held at 2:00 p.m Canada the daughter of Robert Robin and Marie (Houghland) Hollen 2024 at her Pleasant View residence at the age of 96 and Clyde Rodger Ingalsbe (Elizabeth) of Apache Junction Velma was preceded in death by her parents; by her daughter Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors PLEASANT VIEW — A local company is seeking to shake up the regional wine scene in the unlikely locale (and harsh climate) of Northern Utah owner of the Snowville-based brine shrimp egg harvester Ocean Star International The fledgling operation has wine in tanks right now with the aim of beginning the bottling process in 2025 “We’re figuring out that exact timeline … going through the final stabilization processes but we’re looking to start bottling next spring,” winemaker David MaKieve told the Standard-Examiner MaKieve says Purple Sky has some 7,000 gallons of wine fermenting right now after beginning the winemaking process last month It’s an eye-catching number considering the operation’s humble beginnings “They did their first planting of grapes in 2019,” MaKieve said about 5 acres — saw some initial signs of success that they took as enough to just go forward and plant a bunch more.” Those first 5 acres ballooned to 200 planted acres across four vineyards in Snowville getting to this point has hardly been easy Northern Utah’s extreme weather doesn’t exactly lend itself to winemaking “Grapes are a Mediterranean plant,” MaKieve said “They’re meant for a Mediterranean climate with pretty hot summers and pretty mild mellow winters that are just rainy and wet Purple Sky is using hybrid grape varieties that combine the characteristics of those produced by Vitis vinifera vines native to Europe and those produced by more cold-hardy North American plants “It’s gone well so far (but) not without its challenges,” MaKieve added “A brand-new facility put together by a lot of different minds And we don’t have a ton of wine background here in Utah in general just to kind of help support the process.” MaKieve says the majority of the wine Purple Sky is currently working to produce is geared toward “the Utah palate,” which he describes as “easy drinking” with a “fresh Purple Sky’s facility eventually will include a dine-in restaurant the focus is on making great wine with grapes grown in the Beehive State “This project is really motivated by that sort of pioneer spirit that is kind of at the core of Utah,” MaKieve said looking to pioneer this new region and really establish a new grape-growing and wine production region out here in the Mountain West “We’re really hoping to bring something new to not just this region LLC | www.standard.net | 332 Standard Way Tenant Leslie Sharr at Pleasant View Apartments in Easthampton who recently spoke at an Easthampton City Council meeting about her 51% rent increase from 2024 to 2025 is supporting a bill on Beacon Hill that would allow municipalities to limit how much rent could be increased in one year and others are interviewed at Pleasant View Apartments in Easthampton EASTHAMPTON — When Leslie Sharr came home to Pleasant View Apartments one day in November to find a notice taped to her door alerting her that she could either sign a new lease with a staggering rent increase or alert the new owners of her intent to leave she immediately started researching the legality of the situation I would say we were all surprised,” she said the increase in rent presented in the letter was about 35% to 40% Between rent increases implemented by Pleasant View’s previous owners the new increases introduced with the sale of the complex in November Sharr said her rent between February of 2024 and February of 2025 went up 51% “and there is absolutely nothing anyone can do about it.” But a piece of legislation sitting on Beacon Hill has offered potential hope for Sharr and her fellow Pleasant View tenants Sharr, 76, who has lived in her apartment at Pleasant View with her 89-year-old husband for about 11 years, began to organize alongside other tenants around this legislation, titled An Act Enabling Cities and Towns to Stabilize Rents and Protect Tenants (HD.2501/SD.1084) The proposed legislation is a local option that would impose a limit on annual rent increases and require that evictions be based on defined just cause reasons within certain dwelling units within a municipality is a petitioner on the current House version of the bill because situations like the one at Pleasant View Apartments are something she sees frequently throughout her district as well Sabadosa said she consistently hears of constituents having to make tough decisions about their living situations often being forced into much less stable circumstances because of untenable rent increases “But they aren’t seeing any improvements to the property there haven’t really been any changes,” which is commonly the case with such rent increases tenants would have a better understanding of how much their rent would go up each year and the limits placed on those increases would make for less jarring spikes in rent it’s a stabilization bill,” and the goal of the bill is “to give equity to both the landlords and the tenants.” Sabadosa explained that where a rent control bill would place a cap on rent amounts this bill proposes a limit in the percentage of rent amount increases year to year Sabadosa recalled that knowing how much her rent was going to increase each year was of major help The 33-unit Pleasant View Apartments complex was purchased for $4 million in November of 2024 by Pleasantview Residences LLC according to the Hampshire Registry of Deeds management of the property has also been assumed by a new company 4 to accept or decline a new one-year lease at the updated rent amount of $1,550 This startling change and short window of decision-making time was enough to mobilize a vocal core group of tenants who got involved with the grassroots advocacy group Springfield No One Leaves which focuses its efforts on displacements caused by the housing crisis as tenants at Pleasant View have been more concerned with either scraping together their rent money or looking for a new place to live because of competitive grappling for housing in Easthampton and surrounding communities While she has been feeling the squeeze of the increase and looking for somewhere else in Easthampton to live Dorian said that a shortage of affordable housing is a major issue in the city and that there simply isn’t anywhere to go Dorian said that a few of her neighbors have moved out since the increase but others are finding ways to make it work for now you agree with our use of cookies to personalize your experience measure ads and monitor how our site works to improve it for our users MISSOULA — Jessica Rich was inside her house on October 13 when she heard a sound that she’s been dreading A truck ran a stop sign at the corner of Flynn Lane and England Boulevard in Missoula’s Pleasant View neighborhood forcing another car into a telephone pole and Rich’s front yard “It was horrifying just hearing that sound and I keep hearing it hearing the squealing brakes and the crunch of metal and the rev of the engine,” Rich said the city is working on development projects to better connect parts of town Two years ago, as part of the Mullan BUILD project “This is the third accident I've seen at this intersection since they opened England We didn't have any before that since we've been here talked about it and I would tell him ‘you know it's going to happen it's going to happen’ and the first time I heard it I just yelled out ‘it happened’ and I ran outside.” two cars nearly collided in the intersection after one blew through the stop sign on Flynn Lane Neighbors say this is a constant occurrence they say they regularly see drivers speeding ignoring stop signs and even drag racing at night “Actually a lot of us are concerned here in the neighborhood because it's a very quiet neighborhood and peaceful and calm There's been a big increase in the number of accidents and there's a through street that used to be a stop street and so now people are just racing through there without even stopping,” said Kathryn Hungerford Since the October 13 crash — which seriously injured one driver — neighborhood calls for the city to step in have grown louder “I think the surprise has been that all the planning looked so good on paper and now that it's in action “And we would just ask that it be looked at again.” City officials presented the results of a traffic engineering study to the neighborhood council leadership on October 17 and listened to public comments The study confirmed what the neighbors have been seeing on the ground: high speeds on England Public Works and Mobility director for the City of Missoula “What we want to do when we hear concerns is spend a little bit of time to really understand the problem before we start putting solutions out there,” Keene said see what's happening and then make some recommendations.” Keene said they are looking into options to calm speeds enforce the Flynn stop sign and move forward with feedback from residents are hoping the incident will at least lead to some positive change “I don't think it would take much to make this a much safer intersection I really hope it doesn't take deaths for that to happen The Idaho Transportation Department is beginning construction of an interchange at State Highway 53 and Pleasant View Road in early October The project will enhance safety in this highly traveled corridor by ultimately eliminating three railroad/vehicle crossings Work will include these primary improvements: Crews will start construction with tasks that likely won’t affect existing traffic flow for the remainder of the year Impacts to drivers are anticipated to start in spring 2025 This project was first identified in 2006 as part of the Bridging the Valley Study The BTV’s goal was to improve safety by separating vehicle and train traffic in the 42-mile corridor between Spokane The final design was completed in 2015 with input from interested parties and the community Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration awarded ITD a grant which made construction of this project possible now “Communities along SH-53 are regularly impacted by noise and blocked traffic as trains move through this area,” said Project Manager James Dorman “This project will minimize conflict points and streamline traffic by bringing them safely through the Pleasant View Road interchange.” People are encouraged to stay informed by visiting the project website and subscribing to emails at itdprojects.idaho.gov/pages/sh53corridor. For statewide traffic information, visit 511.idaho.gov or download the app (WSET) — A new event space in Amherst County is in the works Picturesque: that's the perfect word to describe Pleasant Vista on Dancing Creek in Amherst County The new venue in Amherst County has taken over what used to be Pleasant View Elementary School "The school has always been seen as the heart of the community and we want to make sure it remains to be seen as the heart of the community," Jenna Fisher one of the owners of Pleasant Vista on Dancing Creek said but it closed at the end of the 2016-2017 school year due to dwindling enrollment Now Jenna and her husband Ron are excited to revive the space "It's an opportunity for us to provide a beautiful space but to give back to a place I would say gave me a lot growing up here," Jenna said equipped with suites for both the bridesmaids and groomsmen SEE ALSO: Bugging out: Stink bugs invade homes to dodge winter Plus it has seven two-bedroom suites for overnight guests that will be a bed and breakfast when not booked for weddings and a collection of vintage albums and CDs for guests to browse and listen to and an air-conditioned gymnasium open for community recreation and sports "Amherst County has a lot to be proud of and the sheer beauty is something I think a lot of people will appreciate," said Ron Fisher Jenna's husband and the co-owner of the space The couple told us the decorations are inspired by a trip they took to Italy and they've been shipping items from Italy to incorporate into the space They said the response from the community has been delightful Randy Driskell said he's lived in the neighborhood for 31 years "It's actually been the cornerstone and heart of this community forever," Driskell said and enjoy each other's company - fellowship They hope to have the gym open for teams to rent in the next couple of weeks the ballroom should be done by January and all of the rooms will be completed by summertime in 2025 A 65-year-old man is in custody after a double shooting inside a senior living facility Thursday morning left one man dead The other is a 72-year-old who was critically injured and hospitalized SWAT swept the building and found the suspect who uses a wheelchair and is a resident of Pleasant View Gardens Senior Police said they believe they have recovered the weapon The shooting led to closures on Fayette Street between Aisquith and Eden streets Central Avenue from Baltimore to Orleans streets was also shut down Police temporarily closed a larger portion of the street because there was an empty wheelchair nearby but it was quickly determined that wheelchair was not connected to the incident The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors. Become one. The National Academy Foundation and Paul Laurence Dunbar High School were on lockdown a Baltimore City Public Schools spokesperson said The two schools share the same campus in the 1400 block of Orleans Street which is a five-minute walk from where the shooting occurred at Pleasant View Gardens Senior Pleasant View Gardens Senior is a 62 and older community that offers one-bedroom 680-square-foot apartments for about $1,200 per month with amenities like a recreation room Representatives from Pleasant View Gardens told The Banner they are unable to comment at the moment Welcome to The Banner's subscriber-only commenting community. 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If the problem persists, please contact customer service at 443-843-0043 or customercare@thebaltimorebanner.com Tenants at an apartment complex in Easthampton are facing a large rent increase that goes into effect next month the increase at Pleasant View Apartments is nearly 35% has lived in her apartment about five years She used to pay $1,150 for a two-bedroom apartment In mid-November she learned the rent would be raised to $1,550 on Feb Tenants were given 17 days to sign a new lease who lives off of social security and a part-time job said she feels scared she will be "chasing rent increases for the rest of her life." The $400 increase is just putting me over the edge," Dorian said She said it's difficult to find another apartment said they were not allowed to discuss anything to do with the apartments said the city reached out to one of the new owners and asked for a meeting before the rent increase went into effect Pleasantview Residences LLC bought the 33-unit apartment complex for $4 million in November 2024 according to records with the Hampshire Registry of Deeds According to a filing with the Corporations Division of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts the LLC is managed by Daniel Scherban and Joseph Scherban from New Haven